New Pictures Showing Early and Later Progress in ATT Phase E Construction

Submitted by CurtDE on Tue, 09/25/2012 - 10:11

Check our ATT Construction link below (and on the left sidebar under PHOTOS) to see recent shots showing construction progress. Asphalt has been laid on sections both South and North of Scott-King Road and in mid-December asphalt was laid in the new section north of Massey-Chapel Road. The trailhead parking area on Fayetteville Road was re-opened for public use at the end of February. By the end of March the six foot wide granite screenings portion south of Scott-King was seeing lots of use by runners and some equestrians and all of the green access gates and chain link fencing were complete from Massey-Chapel Road to the Chatham County line. The work to correct the height of the bridge supports on the north side of I-40 (by reducing it's height by 2.5') was completed in mid-April. The bridge arc was set in place across I-40 on April 27-28. http://www.triangletrails.org/gallery/att

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Rails to Trails: The Time is Now

Utilizing railroads for mass transit systems may become necessary in the next century. Why not preserve the existing railroad corridors and avoid condemnation of private land for government projects? Once preserved, why not use these relatively flat, straight corridors for alternate transportation through bicycle commuting and recreational trails? These are not unique or radical ideas. Rail-trails efforts are active and successful throughout the country. Currently, the TRTC is actively seeking volunteers and contributions. If you would like to help, or you want to know more, please join us today by completing a membership form or joining us in workdays with Friends of the ATT.

This view of the American Tobacco Trail (ATT) shows folks enjoying an early Fall afternoon on the trail in downtown Durham. (Photo from Nancy Pierce Photo.com)

Grand Opening Event for I-40 Bridge and Phase E Section of the ATT

Submitted by CurtDE on Sun, 05/12/2013 - 11:05

A date for the Grand Opening has been set: It will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2013, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the Streets of Southpoint, 6910 Fayetteville St. in the Parking Lot Behind Southpoint Cinemas. See PDF showing the designated area: http://www.triangletrails.org/pdfs/SetUpMap.pdf
Planning for this event is continuing and will include short presentations by Durham's Mayor Bill Bell, Congressman David Price and others who have had a role in building and requesting funds for Phase E. Refreshments and information tables are planned as well as trail walks and bicycle rides (weather permitting). Check back here in late July for more details on specific activities.

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I-40 Bridge Span Installed

Submitted by CurtDE on Sun, 04/28/2013 - 19:58

The initial portion of the ATT bridge over I-40 was installed overnight on April 27-28. I-40 was closed and detoured for about 8 hours and the installation went as planned. See picture of the span above. For other photos and information about the event please see the ATT Construction portion http://www.triangletrails.org/gallery/att of our Gallery and an article in the News and Observer http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/04/28/2856674/midnight-crews-install-am...

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Fountain at Pittard Sears is Operational

Submitted by CurtDE on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 19:45
Wheel Stops at Pittard Sears

At long last, the water fountain at the Pittard Sears Road parking area is operating and being used (see image in previous article). With the cool weather in March, we decided to hold up on connecting it up a couple of weeks to be sure there would be no freezing problems. We're still finishing work to refill and smooth over the trench line and to re-grade the area around the water meter. The Town of Cary put up a nice "Water Fountain" sign on the trail earlier this week. We also installed concrete wheel stops this weekend.

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Cary Partners with TRTC on Tap-in Fee for Fountain

Submitted by CurtDE on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 11:02
New fountain at Pittard Sears Road

On February 13th Cary's Town Council voted to approve funding of $1350 towards the cost of the tap-in fee to the water line at Pittard Sears road. This represents 50% of this fee and our Board certainly appreciates this fine support from the Council. With Winter and sub-freezing temperatures almost over, we hope to get the connection and water meter installed by early in March. We installed the concrete slab for the fountain in December but will still need to put in a smaller slab for a back flow device before we lay in the water line. Look for the fountain to be open for trail users by the first week in April. 3/24 Update: The meter was installed on March 11th and we have mounted the fountain on the slab (see above pic). We're planning to re-open the trench this week and soon thereafter to lay in the line and get it connected.

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